Best skis for advanced skiers of 2027
Advanced skiers can make a stiffer, more damp ski work, and get more stability at speed in return. Many have metal in them.
These are ranked for a strong skier who likes to ski fast all over the mountain.
- 1
Völkl, 2026/27
M7 Mantra
96 mm all-mountain, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 177 cm.
- At 96 mm it handles soft groomer, chopped-up snow and trees and bumps well (about 56% of your days)
- Comes in 177 cm, inside your 176-184 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
- 2
Rossignol, 2026/27
Arcade 94
94 mm all-mountain, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 178 cm.
- At 94 mm it handles soft groomer, firm groomer and chopped-up snow well (about 78% of your days)
- Comes in 178 cm, inside your 176-184 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
- 3
4FRNT, 2026/27
MSP 99
99 mm all-mountain, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 181 cm.
- At 99 mm it handles soft groomer, powder and chopped-up snow well (about 71% of your days)
- Comes in 181 cm, inside your 177-185 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
- 4
Nordica, 2026/27
Enforcer 94
94 mm all-mountain, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 179 cm.
- At 94 mm it handles soft groomer, chopped-up snow and trees and bumps well (about 56% of your days)
- Comes in 179 cm, inside your 176-184 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
- 5
Nordica, 2026/27
Enforcer 99
99 mm all-mountain, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 179 cm.
- At 99 mm it handles soft groomer, powder and chopped-up snow well (about 71% of your days)
- Comes in 179 cm, inside your 177-185 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
- 6
K2, 2025/26
Mindbender 99Ti
99 mm all-mountain, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 178 cm.
- At 99 mm it handles soft groomer, powder and chopped-up snow well (about 71% of your days)
- Comes in 178 cm, inside your 177-185 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
- 7
Blizzard, 2026/27
Anomaly 94
94 mm all-mountain, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 182 cm.
- At 94 mm it handles soft groomer, chopped-up snow and trees and bumps well (about 56% of your days)
- Comes in 182 cm, inside your 176-184 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
- 8
Nordica, 2026/27
Steadfast 85 DC
85 mm carving, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 179 cm.
- At 85 mm it handles soft groomer, firm groomer and trees and bumps well (about 64% of your days)
- Comes in 179 cm, inside your 176-184 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
- 9
Blizzard, 2026/27
Rustler 9
96 mm all-mountain, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 180 cm.
- At 96 mm it handles soft groomer, chopped-up snow and trees and bumps well (about 56% of your days)
- Comes in 180 cm, inside your 176-184 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
- 10
Head, 2026/27
Kore 106 Ti
104 mm wide all-mountain, metal. For a 178 cm skier: 184 cm.
- At 104 mm it handles soft groomer, powder and chopped-up snow well (about 71% of your days)
- Comes in 184 cm, inside your 178-186 cm range
- Metal laminate for stability at speed, matching your stable style
How this list is made
No paid placements. Every ski from the last two seasons that fits the guide is scored by the same engine behind the quiz: how much of this skier's season its shape handles well, how well it matches their level and style, and some variety so the list isn't ten versions of one ski. Your own list will differ, because it depends on your height, level, home mountain and the skis you already own.